Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

Because we only have a week to show results, and because savings account interest rates have been near zero each year since camps started, I have routinely given the jar 50% interest. Trepidation about having the grand-kids open a savings account. Both are now old enough to open a bank savings account.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 25, 2012

Your long-term financial plan should include being debt-free (because it is a constant drain on your finances) in conjunction with a lucrative investment portfolio, which is steadily increasing your wealth. Save or invest? What do you do?

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Savings Corner

JUNE 13, 2024

It can also help you discover areas for improvement and see which accounts are reporting and when. You can access your free annual credit reports from all three bureaus at AnnualCreditReport.com. You could also use of free or paid credit monitoring services. Expect to pay from $0 to around $140 per year.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2012

Consider it insurance and don’t fret that it’s only earning measly interest in a savings account. As each one is paid off, cut up the card and close the account. Resist taking on more debt when you are offered another card or a ‘free’ credit increase – there’s no way these are ‘free’! I’m sure everyone.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

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